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Wisconsin grants for County governments

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State Violence Prevention Grant Program
$10,000,000
Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Dec 10, 2025

This program provides up to $10 million in funding to eligible organizations in Wisconsin focused on reducing violence through evidence-based strategies, particularly in communities most affected by violence.

Community Development
Nonprofits
PSAP Grant Program
$750,000
Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs (DMA/OEC)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 19, 2026

Date Added

Dec 19, 2025

This program provides funding to designated emergency communication centers in Wisconsin to implement advanced technology and training for improved 9-1-1 services.

Safety
Special district governments
Community Building Grant Program
$10,000
Compeer Financial
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for construction or major renovations of community facilities in rural areas of Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, focusing on projects that promote agriculture, education, and food security.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Greater Green Bay Grant Program
$20,000
Greater Green Bay Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 11, 2026

Date Added

Dec 30, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Brown, Kewaunee, and Oconto counties to support innovative projects that address community needs in areas such as education, health, and the arts.

Community Development
City or township governments
Womenโ€™s Fund in Wisconsin
$20,000
Greater Green Bay Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 11, 2026

Date Added

Dec 30, 2024

This funding opportunity supports programs in Northeast Wisconsin that empower women and girls aged 9-15 by fostering self-esteem, leadership, and addressing their unique challenges.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Community-Led Momentum Grants
$250,000
Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 23, 2026

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $250,000 for collaborative projects between Wisconsin community organizations and academic partners to improve public health and workforce development through innovative, evidence-based strategies.

Health
Nonprofits
Talent Recruitment Grant Program
$500,000
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This program provides financial support to Wisconsin municipalities and eligible nonprofits to attract and incentivize out-of-state households to relocate to the state, helping to address workforce shortages and population declines.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) Program
$3,400,000
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in Wisconsin to improve transportation infrastructure that supports new business development and job creation.

Transportation
City or township governments
Wisconsin Assessment Monies (WAM) Brownfield Assessment Grant Program
$75,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2027

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This program provides funding to local governments and eligible organizations in Wisconsin to conduct environmental assessments of brownfield sites, facilitating their redevelopment and revitalization.

Environment
City or township governments
Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program
$40,000,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This program provides $40 million in funding to support environmental and public health initiatives in underserved communities across the Great Lakes region, prioritizing tribal governments, small nonprofits, and local organizations addressing environmental challenges.

Environment
City or township governments
Organics Management Grant
$2,500
Dane County Department of Waste & Renewables (W+R)
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 5, 2026

This funding opportunity supports community-led projects in Dane County that aim to reduce organic waste through composting, food recovery, and educational initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
Transportation Economic Assistance
$3,400,000
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Wisconsin for essential transportation infrastructure projects that help create or retain jobs by attracting or supporting businesses.

Transportation
City or township governments
National-Central Expanding Opportunities for Community Change
$350,000
Cultivating Healthy Environments โ€“ National-Central
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments working to address environmental justice issues and improve public health in underserved communities across the U.S.

Environment
Nonprofits
Merrill Area Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 10, 2026

Date Added

Jun 7, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Merrill area for projects that enhance community well-being and foster collaboration to address local needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Meetings Mean Business! (MMB) Grants Program
$30,000
Wisconsin Department of Tourism
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 8, 2024

This program provides financial support to destinations for hosting regional and national meetings or conventions, helping cover facility rental and transportation costs to boost local economies.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Wisconsin Humanities Spring 2026 Grants
$4,000
Wisconsin Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 16, 2026

Date Added

Jun 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $4,000 to nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin that promote community engagement and cultural sharing through public humanities programs.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Statewide Transit Planning Grant Program
Contact for amount
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local and regional transit authorities in Wisconsin for planning studies and strategies to improve public transportation services.

Transportation
City or township governments
SCVF Valley Arts Grants
$5,000
St. Croix Valley Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 23, 2026

Date Added

Dec 26, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in the St. Croix Valley to support innovative arts programs that enhance community engagement and accessibility.

Arts
Nonprofits
Recreational Trails Program (RTP)
$100,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 11, 2023

This program provides financial assistance to local governments, tribal bodies, and nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin for developing and maintaining recreational trails and related facilities for both motorized and non-motorized use.

Recreation
City or township governments
Community Foundation of Dunn County Grant Program
$5,000
Community Foundation of Dunn County
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and civic groups in Dunn County, Wisconsin, to address local community needs across various sectors such as health, education, and the arts.

Community Development
Nonprofits